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Sectional Title Trustee Training Workshop
 
For more information on this workshop, please click here.
Paddocks Welcomes Lauren
 
Lauren Berrington started at Paddocks this month. She has joined the team as the Head of Learning.
 
It's great to have Lauren's expertise.
Paddocks Welcomes Alana
 
Alana Amundsen started at Mystrata this month. She has joined the team as a Senior Support Consultant.
 
We are very excited to have Alana on board!
Facebook Question of the Day!
Did you know that Carryn answers a question on our Facebook page for free? Click here to ask your question!
Paddocks Team Tekkie Day
 
This year the Paddocks team are going to wear takkies in support of education.
 
So this coming Friday we will do away with our ‘normal’ formal
footwear and wear comfy
sneakers in support of Tekkie Tax Day!
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May 2015 (Volume 10, Issue 05)
Dear Paddocks Press Fan,
With just a few days left until the end of May, things in the office are very busy. We are preparing for the UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course workshops, which start next week! We would like to wish all of our students good luck for their exam!

In this edition of Paddocks Press, you can enjoy the following articles: 
  • Independence and Training of Adjudicators - Phethuvuyo Gagai
  • The Body Corporate’s Cheap & Effective Weapon - Anton Kelly
  • House Rules in Sectional Title Schemes - Carryn Melissa Durham
  • Some Aspects on the Annual General Meeting - Carryn Melissa Durham
  • Monthly Q&A - The Paddocks Club Team
Kind regards,
Graham

P.S. The UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course is recognised by large managing agencies across South Africa, as the course to do! Sign up soon, as registrations close on 19 June 2015.
Community Schemes Ombud Service
Independence and Training of Adjudicators
Phethuvuyo Gagai
The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011(the Act) has been signed by the President. It will however only become operational when the Regulations contemplated by section 29 of the Act are promulgated into law.
 
In this article, Phethuvuyo talks about the independence and training of adjudicators. (Reading time ± 4 min)
Read the full article...
The Levy Clearance Certificate
The Body Corporate’s Cheap & Effective Weapon
By Anton Kelly
Did you know that the body corporate has the power to prevent the transfer of a unit, if the selling owner owes any money to the body corporate.
 
In this article, Anton explains how the levy clearance is the body corporates cheap & effective weapon. (Reading time ± 1 min)
Read the full article...
Thinking Inside the Box - Blog post
House Rules in Sectional Title Schemes
By Carryn Melissa Durham
In this month's blog post, Carryn talks about the issue of whether “house rules” made by trustees are valid and enforceable in sectional title schemes. (Reading time ± 1 min)
Read the full article...
Carryn's Corner
Some Aspects on the Annual General Meeting
By Carryn Melissa Durham
The general meeting is very important, as it deals with matters beyond the jurisdiction of the trustees.
 
This Carryn’s Corner contribution, deals with the first three aspects of the AGM. (Reading time ± 2 min)
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Questions and Answers
Paddocks logo Monthly Q&A
By The Paddocks Club Team

  • Owner's son fell on slippery steps
  • Bricks stored on common property by trustees

    (Reading time ± 2 min)
Read the full article...
Upcoming Training
FREE Basics of Sectional Title course
Registrations close: 22 May 2015 (Accepting Late Registrations)
 
This FREE 1-week online course will give you a broad overview of the applicable terms and concepts in sectional title. It’s also a great way for you to try out our learning platform, before deciding whether to register for one of our more comprehensive courses.
Find out more about this course.
UCT Sectional Title Scheme Management course
Registrations close: 19 June 2015
 
This 6-month online course will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the Sectional Titles Act and the prescribed rules, as well as a general knowledge of the South African legal system and scheme management practices.
Find out more about this course.
UCT Sectional Title Meetings course
Registrations close: 26 June 2015
 
This practical 4-week online course deals extensively with all facets of the law applicable to sectional title meetings: prescribed management rules, the law of associations, the law of meetings and the common law.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Trustee Training course
Registrations close: 26 June 2015
 
This 4-week online course will provide you with an introduction to the administrative, financial, legal, and physical aspects of sectional title scheme management, and the trustees’ role therein.
 
Home Owners' Association Management course
Registrations close: 3 July 2015
 
This 10-week course, presented online, covers the law relating to home owners’ associations established as non-profit companies, as well as those established as common law associations.
Find out more about this course.
Sectional Title Specialist Estate Agent course
Registrations close: 3 July 2015
 
This 8-week online course will teach you the legal aspects of sectional title property sales, so you can better understand how to serve your sellers and buyers and ultimately do your job with a higher level of expertise.
Find out more about this course.
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